HS 81 R

This heavy-duty hedge trimmer is made for professionals looking for heavy pruning and rejuvenation performance.

Description

If variety is the spice of life, then the STIHL HS 81 R hedge trimmer is one spicy way to trim hedges. Available in both 24” and 30” blade length options, this trimmer gives professionals two ways to tackle heavy pruning and rejuvenation tasks. Each version features wider tooth spacing, ideal for heavier cutting. The HS 81 R also features low-vibration technology and a swivel handle for improved comfort and convenience when cutting.

Important Information

Note: STIHL recommends use of fuel with no more than 10% Ethanol content. Using fuel with greater than 10% Ethanol content may cause damage to your equipment and may void your STIHL warranty. Learn More…

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Features

Model Features

Built in the USA
Indicates products that are built in the United States from domestic and foreign parts and components.

Anti-Vibration System
STIHL has a system for minimizing the vibration levels of handheld outdoor power equipment. The STIHL anti-vibration system helps reduce operator fatigue and provides a more comfortable working experience.

Double-Sided Blades
The dual-ground blade system provides a clean cut and is ideal for cutting through stronger, thicker branches.

Standard Features

Common Features for Hedge TrimmersView the features common to many STIHL hedge trimmers.

No-Spill® fuel containers advance convenience and quality in gasoline-can design by reducing emissions of hydrocarbons from evaporation, permeation and spillage. This helps protect the environment as well as saves you on fuel costs due to waste. Each container is molded from fluorinated, high molecular weight material for low permeation. The thumb-button flow control allows filling even smaller-sized tanks reducing the risk of spilling and is designed to stop the flow automatically when the tank becomes full to prevent overflowing. Built on a wide and stable base for less likelihood of upsets and equipped with child-resistant closures, all No-Spill® containers comply with both EPA and CARB requirements. With 1¼-gallon, 2 ½-gallon and 5-gallon sizes available, you’re sure to find one that fits your needs.

For Your Safety

For landscapers who work extensively with their hands, the Landscaper Series Gloves from STIHL are made from strong-yet-supple deerhide leather. They provide fantastic wear properties and an excellent sense of touch and feel. The naturally soft leather provides all-day working comfort.

Comfort is important. Protection is mandatory. Bring both to the party with Pacifix Glasses from STIHL. They offer fuss-free protection while filtering out 99% of harmful UV rays. Their straight back rubber-coated temples reduce pressure and soft nose pads elevate frame for a precise fit. Their elliptical lenses are made from optical-grade polycarbonate and wrap around the eye, providing protection from debris.

Cut through your day with the protection and comfort of the STIHL Brush Shield Protector. Developed for users of clearing saws, trimmers and brushcutters, the shield offers face and hearing protection in a lightweight package. The epoxy-coated steel full-face screen helps protect you from flying debris while comfortable, adjustable hearing protectors help reduce loud tool and engine noise.

Rated 5 out of 5 by havane Good for tropic vegitation Living on a Caribbean island with a garden that has Bougainville, Faya Lobi, Jasmine, Wayaca, Oliander and many other plants, it has been proven to be a perfect tool to maintain the garden within a reasonable time. The Caribbean climate may be nice for tourists (it really is) but working in the garden under the sun can be something of a challenge. The machine works very efficient, fast and easy. Although after a couple of hours it gets heavy to handle but on the other hand if you look what others are doing by hand or other machines, I really prefer the HS 81R. The gearbox is sturdy and the anti-vibration works as it should, with all that said this machine is a perfect solution to trim the overgrown and the strong plants. Absolute reliable if handled with care and maintained as instructed. Most to all maintenance can be done by yourself if you have some technical experience, if not the manual will give good guidance. Otherwise the dealer will be more then happy to help you. November 13, 2014

Rated 5 out of 5 by hornboy Superior Professional Product You can not by better than this...I love everything Stihl. October 15, 2014

Rated 5 out of 5 by Chemmyst Perfect for heavy brush I have several Stihl products, chain saws, blowers, and a trimmer, so I didn't hesitate to turn to Stihl when I needed a serious machine to trim back heavy overgrowth. We live in a rural area where multifloral roses, wild grape, and other nasties spread rapidly, and they had overspread one fence line by 10 feet or more. This trimmer cut back probably 75 feet in a little over an hour. It gets heavy after a while when you have to hold it away from your body (some of these things have wicked thorns), but weight means power and ruggedness, both good things.It ran very poorly when I got it home. The dealer supposedly set it up, but I could barely keep it running. I pulled out the manual and retuned the adjustment screws to their recommended factory settings, and it has run flawlessly since, just as all my other Stihl products have. I recommend this highly for heavy-duty trimming. October 9, 2014

Rated 1 out of 5 by sundancer leaves bushes too jagged this trimmer and the wide teeth butchered my hedges: juniper, elm and lilac leaving the end of the branches torn off and jagged August 5, 2014

Rated 5 out of 5 by Kk15120 Cuts thicker hedges like butter. I have the 30" blade and it definitely cuts as advertised. I am not a professional landscaper, but the unit is easy to use. My hedges got out of control so I needed to radically trim them. I had a lot of branches that were 1/4 to 1/2+ inches thick. I supplemented the hedge trimmer with a manual pruner and a Lithium saw. As expected, the unit starts instantly. July 20, 2014

Rated 5 out of 5 by connor555 great trimmer ive had many trimmers in my career but this by far is the best one great power and reliability. a littlemore expensive than others but definitle worth it. highly recommended to any professional who needs a good commercial grade trimmer. a little on the heavy side but thats it. July 4, 2014

Rated 5 out of 5 by ko133 this product has great features I'VE HAD SEVERAL DIFFERENT TRIMMERS ,VERY SIMPLE… THE BEST July 1, 2014

Rated 5 out of 5 by John67 Hedge trimmer This trimmer does everything that I needed. It is being used to clean the overhanging vine maple and brambles along a rural road. Cut cleanly and fast. The manual that shows the method of use with an swing motion was very helpful. The swivel handle is a great feature. June 5, 2014